| Issue ID | 1639498 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11302552 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 20/08/19 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I originally bought a vehicle from carbone subaru of troy ny on 11/27 2018. (complaint originally submitted december, 2019). The car was a lemon. I finally got a replacement vehicle (with clean carfax) on 12/31/18. On 8/30/19, car was totaled due amount of mold found everywhere in the car, icluding roof and spare tire in trunk. I called carbone subaru several times and was ignored. I finally got ahold of melinda @ lithia motor group hq in oregon. I was told she would call me back within a week. Over 3 weeks later and several attempts i got ahold of her. I explained to her i complained about the horrific odor in the car to my salesperson and to a mechanic, and was given an air freshener. I was told that i bought the car in winter, and water is a summer problem, and they would only help me if i bought a 3rd car from them. I now have to follow up with a pulmonary specialist for the next several years to check for mold related health problems. It has also cost $150 in doctor co-pays so far, $500 in insurance deductible, $1,500 for down payment and expenses for having to buy another car after 8 months of owning the 2014 camry. I have several pictures of the mold found in camry, the complete loss statement by insurance, the $20,000+ estimate to remediate the mold, and medical documentation |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLIFTON PARK, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4T4BF1FK1ERXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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